MARKETING agency Manifest Communications as appointed Stewart Williams as creative designer and Kate Burn as public relations executive.

Mr Williams gained a degree in creative imaging and advertising at Huddersfield University before working for Mitre Sport International as head of design where he headed a team of three designers.

Ms Burn (also pictured) joined Manifest’s Huddersfield office after completing a degree in public relations and advertising at the University of Lincoln.

She worked as a marketing assistant for Leeds-based manufacturing and engineering parts supplier WDS Component Parts Ltd.

Nev Ridley, joint managing director at Manifest Communications, said: "Considering the current economic climate, it is an ambitious move for us to be expanding rather than trying to consolidate. However, employing young professionals like Stewart and Kate will generate new opportunities for both the Huddersfield and London offices."